User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Allegro CE™ Owner's Manual
- Table of Contents
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 Hardware Components
- Chapter 3 Memory Configuration and Data Storage Options
- Chapter 4 Windows CE Operating System
- Chapter 5 Technical Reference
- Chapter 6 Software Developer’s Guide for Allegro CE 3.0 and CE .NET
- Chapter 7 FCC Information, Warranty, and Software License Agreement
- Chapter 8 Expansion Pods
- Index
- Table of Contents
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 Hardware Components
- Case Design
- Keyboard
- Display
- System Tray Indicators
- Batteries
- Main Power Source
- Setting Battery Charge
- Battery Life
- Recharging the NiMH Battery Pack
- Battery Gauging Explained
- Battery Status Icons
- When the Battery Voltage Drops
- Power Management Feature
- Changing NiMH Battery Pack
- Alkaline Battery Holder: Inserting Batteries and Usage Information
- Storing the Allegro CE During Inactive Periods
- NiMH Battery Pack's Useful Life
- Spare NiMH Battery Packs
- Short-Term Backup Supply
- Real Time Clock
- Main Power Source
- Communication Ports
- USB/Power Dock
- PC Cards
- Expansion Pods
- Chapter 3 Memory Configuration and Data Storage Options
- Chapter 4 Windows CE Operating System
- Windows CE Overview
- CE .NET Viewers
- ActiveSync Transfer
- Downloading ActiveSync from the Internet
- Installing ActiveSync
- Establishing a First Time ActiveSync Connection
- Establishing Additional ActiveSync Connections
- New Partnership Set Up
- USB MultiSync
- USB MultiSync Connections
- Transferring Files Between the Allegro CE and the Desktop PC
- Windows Explorer
- Storing Files and Programs
- System Save/Restore Utilities
- Application Command Bars
- PTab Spreadsheet Program
- Pocket Word/WordPad
- Internet Explorer and Inbox
- Calculator Program
- Terminal Program
- Chapter 5 Technical Reference
- Chapter 6 Software Developer’s Guide for Allegro CE 3.0 and CE .NET
- Chapter 7 FCC Information, Warranty, and Software License Agreement
- Chapter 8 Expansion Pods
- Index
Page 3-6 Memory and Data Storage
SRAM Cards
Power
SRAM cards are powered by the Allegro while installed in the PC
card slot. An on-board battery retains data when the card is not being
powered by the Allegro. Some brands have a replaceable lithium
battery (coin type). If you have this type, make sure that the battery is
installed before attempting to use the card. Other brands have a
rechargeable battery that is automatically recharged while it is inside
the Allegro. The rechargeable batteries are not replaceable.
The life of these batteries varies greatly depending on usage and the
memory size of the card. If the lithium battery in the card is drained,
the information stored on the card is lost. When a new battery is
installed, the card needs to be formatted. The manufacturer's
instructions that came with the card includes information on battery
life and recommended charging intervals.
Replacing SRAM Card Batteries
SRAM card batteries are readily available at most stores. Unless the
manufacturer's instructions state otherwise, we recommend that you
change the battery every six months.
Formatting SRAM Cards
SRAM cards come pre-formatted. Files and directories can be copied
onto it just like a standard disk drive.
Inserting and Removing Cards
For details on how to access the PC card slot and insert and remove
cards, refer to Chapter 2, Hardware Components, PC Card Slot.